Itinerary:
Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Lima - Chiclayo - Trujillo – Lima
Day 1 – Arrival in Lima, 154 masl
Distance 18 km
- Arrival at the international airport of Lima, assistance and transfer to the Miraflores hotel.
Overnight in Lima
Day 2 – Lima – City tour – Cusco, 3,399 masl (B)
- Panoramic tour of Miraflores residential district where we will see the Huaca Pucllana pre-Hispanic monument was built entirely in mud bricks
- Continuation to the Historic Center of Lima, panoramic view of the San Martin Square, Main Square and Cathedral of Lima
- Visit to the museum and convent of San Francisco and its underground Catacombs used as a public cemetery in the Spanish colonial period
- Visit the Larco Museum and its magnificent collection of ceramics and gold from the peruvian pre-Hispanic cultures
- In the afternoon transfer to Lima airport for your trip to Cusco
- Arrival in Cusco, reception and transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Day 3 – Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, 2,040 masl (B, L)
- Transfer to Chinchero to appreciate from the Inca’s balcony the impressive landscape of the Valley
- Afterwards enjoy two incredible sites being Moray agricultural terraces and Maras the famous and millenary salt ponds from spanish colonial times
- Lunch included
- Visit the last Inca Fortress in Ollantaytambo
- At the scheduled time, transfer to the train station and boarding towards Aguas Calientes
- Arrival at Machu Picchu town and accommodation at the hotel
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 4 – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco, 3,399 masl (B)
- In the morning meeting your local guide and visit the Inca citadel Machu Picchu
- In the afternoon transfer to the station on foot to take the train to Poroy, almost 3 ½ hours journey
- Arrival to Poroy train station and transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Optional hikes in Machu Picchu without reservation
- Puerta del Sol (gateway to the Inca Trail)
- Ancient Inca Bridge
Day 5 – Cusco – City tour, 3,399 masl (B, L)
- In the morning visit the historical center, the Cathedral of Cusco, Main Square and the Koricancha Temple
- Visit to the neighboring ruins of Cusco, the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Tambomachay
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Afternoon is at leisure
Overnight in Cusco
Day 6 – Cusco – Lima – Chiclayo, 27 masl (B)
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima
- Arrival to Lima and connection to the city of Chiclayo
- Arrival in Chilcayo, reception, and transfer to your hotel
Overnight in Chiclayo
Day 7 – Chiclayo – Lambayeque – Royal Tombs Museum, 27 masl (B, L)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- In the morning start of our tour visiting Huaca Rajada, archaeological site, where the Lord of Sipan’s tomb was discovered
- Lunch included at local restaurant to try the traditional local cuisine
- In the afternoon visit the Royal Tombs Museum which exhibits the Lord of Sipan an amazing gold, silver and precios stones treasures
- Return to your hotel
Overnight in Chiclayo
Day 8 – Chiclayo – El Brujo Archaeological Complex – Trujillo, 34 masl (B)
- Departure to Trujillo, on route visit El Brujo Archaeological Complex
- Detour of highway Panamericana and visit the Magdalena de Cao town, where is located El Brujo Archaeological Complex which is made up by the Huaca Prieta, the Huaca Partida and the Huaca Cao Viejo with decorations and friezes in high relief of the God Aipaec
- In the Huaca Cao Viejo was found the Lady of Cao’s tomb, a woman ruler of the Mochica culture whose period of development was between the 1st and 8th centuries
- Arrival to Trujillo and panoramic visit of the Main Square and the house Orbegozo
- Transfer to your hotel
Overnight in Trujillo
Day 9 – Trujillo – Huaca de la Luna – Chan Chan, 34 masl (B, L)
- Departure to visit the Sun and Moon Huacas impressive archaeological complex. This Huaca holds beautiful treasures in its polychrome and overexposes friezes and its urban architexture
- Afterwards we will visit Chan Chan capital of the Chimu Empire the world´s largest adobe city
- Continue to the Huanchaco traditional beach and fishermen´s cove, famous for its totora reed boats called Totora Horses
- Return to your hotel
Overnight in Trujillo
Day 10 Trujillo – Lima, (B)
- At the scheduled time transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and international connection
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- 9 hotel nights with breakfast included
- Private or shared transportation as indicated in the program
- All the excursions indicated in the program with English speaking guides
- Meals as indicated: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Box lunch (BL) Dinner (D)
- All entrance fees
- Transfers airports, bus station
- Domestic flights: Lima – Cusco – Lima / Trujillo - Lima
- Permanent assistance by our local offices
THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International flights
- Personal insurance
- Personal expenses, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during meals
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Early check-in, in case the international flight arrives in the morning
- Airport taxes (domestic and international)
- Tips for guides, restaurants and drivers